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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 833.79 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 833.79 and 394.48 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 833.79 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/833.79 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 833.79 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 328,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,913.48/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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